Programs at Field Station
Field Station offers two, three and five-day programs for preschool aged children set in the beautiful woods of the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Pre-kindergarten
Two, three and five-day preschool programs to fit your child’s readiness.
The two day class focuses on acclimating children to the classroom experience with hands-on activities, daily outdoor hikes, song, dance, and fun! The three day class focuses on kindergarten preparation, cooperation, listening skills, and similar to the two day class, daily outdoor hikes, song, dance, and fun!
Summer Camp
Four-day summer camp featuring nature-based fun and games.
What animals are causing mischief around the Field Station?! We need kid detectives to join our squad to collect clues, make observations, and use the evidence to solve this mystery! We'll also enjoy art activities, hikes, games and more! The Nature Mystery Squad will be led by Detective McEvoy and Detective Budny.
Video introduction
Our introduction video provides an overview of our teaching philosophy, class offerings, cooperative structure, and registration process.